Care Providers’ Issue “Plea” To Government
The Government should not be allowed to put money ahead of the quality of life of millions of older and vulnerable people who cannot get the care they need, campaigners said today.
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New Cutting-Edge Testing Centre To Fast-Track Covid-19 Variant Vaccines
Vaccines tailored to tackle COVID-19 variants are to be accelerated through new state-of-the-art labs, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today (Wednesday 5 May).
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Advinia Offers Virtual Holidays For Residents
As restrictions begin to ease across Briton, millions are getting out of the house and reconnecting with loved ones. However, even though 95% of care home residents have now been vaccinated
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Rugby Legends Join Dementia Prevention Study, Funded By Alzheimer’s Society
Informal pilot study with football legend Alan Shearer also begins
Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to announce that former world-leading rugby players, Shane Williams and Ben Kay
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Stunning New Photographs Show The People Behind The National Vaccination Effort
A series of unseen photographs capturing the size and scale of the UK-wide vaccination programme have been published by the UK government today ahead of a new campaign urging under-50s to get the jab.
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Coronavirus No Longer The Main Cause Of Deaths In England And Wales
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in England and Wales in March behind dementia and heart disease according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
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Barnsley Care Home Workers To Receive Cash Boost
THE MAJORITY of care home staff across Barnsley are to be offered a boost to their pay, following successful negotiations between the town’s care home association and the local authority.
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Commonwealth Pays Tribute To Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh
Following the news announced by Buckingham Palace that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died at Windsor Castle, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
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New Online Gallery Showcases Work Of Artistic Care Home Residents
Artistic care home residents have spoken of their pride at having their paintings featured in an online exhibition.
The showcase at the Pendine Park care organisation features the work of their residents at their homes in Wrexham
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Pandemic Prompts Boom In First Time Tech Users
The pandemic has fuelled a nation of Zoom users, as friends and family connect virtually for the first time during the lockdowns, according to new research from Audley Villages.
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Staring into the Unknown – Industry Body Expresses Concern Over Fee Rates
Care England has expressed concern that a large proportion of local authorities are yet to publish fee rates for the care providers in their area…
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Legal Challenge Over Ban On Care Home Residents Taking Trips
Legal action against the government has commenced over guidance that bans care home residents in England aged 65 and over from taking trips outside of…
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Covid Care Home Resident Deaths Fall To Lowest Level Since October
Care home resident deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales have fallen to the lowest level since October 2020, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
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New Office For Health Promotion To Drive Improvement Of Nation’s Health
The new Office for Health Promotion will lead national efforts to improve and level up the health of the nation by tackling obesity, improving mental health and promoting physical activity.
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Care Home Celebrate Their Very Own Prima Ballerina On World Theatre Day
Honouring and celebrating a person’s life journey, their passions and experiences is at the core of the person-centred care that Withen’s Nursing Home is passionate about.
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